The average train between Liverpool and Galashiels takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool to Galashiels. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Liverpool and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Galashiels station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Liverpool to Galashiels train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Galashiels train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Galashiels station.
Book your Liverpool to Galashiels train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Galashiels is 245.5 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Galashiels via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 30m.